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Council leader criticises 'shocking' spending by Northampton Partnership Homes including expensive AGM
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has raised concerns over “shocking” spending by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH), as the decision was made last week to bring the service back in-house.
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Nearly four weeks of overnight closures at busy, under-construction Northampton roundabout as resurfacing begins
Nearly fours weeks of overnight closures are coming up on a busy, under-construction roundabout in Northampton, as resurfacing begins.
Taxi driver's licence under review by West Northants Council after he refused to pick up passenger with assistance dog
A taxi driver’s licence is under review after he was found guilty of refusing to pick up a passenger who was accompanied by an assistance dog.
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From St James to Duston: Key Northampton sites set for changes under new plans
A series of new planning applications across Northampton and the wider West Northamptonshire area have been submitted to the council — including several affecting key sites in the town centre and surrounding villages.
Major Northampton road closures announced for November and December - drivers warned of delays
A series of major road closures are set to affect Northampton drivers this November and December, with West Northamptonshire Council announcing multiple temporary restrictions for essential repair works.
Northampton Labour councillor quits for Lib Dems over 'increasing concerns' over party's national leadership
A Northampton Labour councillor has defected to the Liberal Democrats after becoming “increasingly concerned” with the party’s national leadership.
Northampton as it used to be: 41 pictures of how town centre Christmas lights looked in years gone by
With the official switch-on of this year’s Christmas lights in Northampton town centre, we’ve taken a look in the archives of years gone by.
Nationwide promises to keep its 14 Northamptonshire branches open until at least 2030
A major banking firm has issued a promise to keep its 14 Northamptonshire branches open until at least 2030.
Revived restaurant and pub hopeful about reopening next month in Northants under new ownership
The team behind a revived restaurant and pub are hopeful about reopening next month in Northamptonshire under new ownership.
New charity shop opens at Sixfields tip and it’s easier to visit than you might think
A new ‘reuse shop’ at Sixfields Household Waste and Recycling Centre will raise money for a beloved Northampton hospice.
This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson fan heater for a tiny monthly fee
Raylo Business lets freelancers and small business owners rent Dyson fan heaters from just £6.24 a month — perfect for winter warmth without the big spend
Much-loved pre-school faces financial struggles after almost two decades making a positive impact in Northampton
A much-loved pre-school is facing financial difficulties after almost two decades of having a positive impact on families across Northampton.
‘Absolutely manic’ first two months for booming pottery painting business in popular shopping centre
It has been an “absolutely manic” first two months for a booming pottery painting business since its move to a popular shopping centre in Northampton.
Woman jailed after stealing bank cards, cash, laptop, jar of 5ps and more from vulnerable people in Northampton
A woman has been jailed after she stole bank cards, cash, a laptop a jar of 5ps and more from vulnerable people in Northampton.
'Attend hospital appointments unless told otherwise' as doctors strikes continue in Northampton
Patients are being urged to attend planned hospital appointments “as planned”, unless told otherwise, as doctors strikes continue in Northampton.
Investigation launched after Kettering KFC customer finds large deep-fried 'insect' in Zinger meal
An investigation has been launched by North Northants Council after a Kettering KFC customer found what he believes was a large deep-fried 'cockroach' in his Zinger box meal chips.
Van driver in his 60s and from Northamptonshire dies in collision on A-road in Devon
A van driver in his 60s and from Northamptonshire died at the scene of a single vehicle collision on an A-road in Devon.
Two taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision between car and mini bus in Northamptonshire
Two drivers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a mini bus in Northamptonshire.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' clash abandoned after 'comment of a sexist nature' made to female referee
AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ match at Coventry Sphinx was abandoned on Saturday after the female referee was targeted with sexist comments from a supporter at the game.
IN PICTURES: Take a look inside this huge new Go Outdoors store now open at a busy retail park in Northampton
Take a look inside this huge new Go Outdoors store now open at a busy retail park in Northampton.